Section 39.03.01.314 - MANUFACTURED HOMES, MODULAR BUILDINGS, AND OFFICE TRAILERS01.Registration and Licensing Requirements. All manufactured homes moved on their own axles on any state roadways are to be licensed, permanently or temporarily, with the exception of, new manufactured homes, being transported either prior to first sale at retail or to the initial setup location of the original purchaser. The manufactured home registration (if required) and general property tax receipt will be made available for inspection upon demand of any enforcement officer.02.Insurance Requirements. The permittee or the driver of the vehicle hauling or towing overwidth manufactured homes, modular buildings, and office trailers will be required to carry evidence of general liability insurance in the permitted vehicle written by a company licensed in Idaho showing coverage in the minimum amounts of three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000) when hauling permittee's own manufactured home. When hauling for hire permittee will carry a minimum amount of seven hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($750,000) insurance coverage and have proper authority.03.Paneling of Open Sides. Paneling must be rigid material, or six (6) mil plastic sheathing (or stronger) backed by a grillwork to prevent billowing and fully enclose open sides of sections in transit.04.Interior Loading. If furnishings or other loose objects are being transported within the unit, they must be secured in a position safe for traveling.05.Construction. Modular buildings will be constructed in accordance with the Uniform Building Code as applies to design and construction requirements that will affect overall structural strength and roadability. Manufactured homes and office trailers will be constructed in accordance with Federal HUD Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards.06.Towed On Own Axles. Manufactured Homes, Modular Buildings, and Office Trailers being towed on their own axles must have the following requirements: a. Connection Device must be in compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, 49 CFR part 393 .b. Length cannot exceed eighty (80') feet including tongue.c. Width will be limited to a maximum of sixteen (16') feet at the base and will not exceed eighteen (18') feet overall width including the eaves.d. The maximum allowable load for any vehicle tire operated on any public highway will be in accordance with Code of Federal Regulations, Title 24, Chapter 20, Office of Assistant Secretary for Housing - Federal Housing Commissioner, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Part 3280, Subpart J, (CFR Title 24).e. Running gear assembly, the entire system including frame, drawbar, and coupling mechanism, brake systems, axles, and lights, will be in compliance with CFR Title 24 for the year the manufactured home was built. In addition, all tires and lights used in transportation of manufactured homes under this category will be in compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, part 393.f. Sixteen (16) foot wide (at the base) manufactured homes will be required to have a minimum of four (4) axles.g. Sixteen (16) foot wide (at the base) manufactured homes will be required to have brakes on a minimum of three (3) axles.h. The unit will have stop lights, turn signals, and taillights.i. Safety Chains. Two (2) safety chains will be used, one (1) each on right and left sides of, but separate from, the coupling mechanism connecting the tow vehicle and the manufactured home while in transit. Chain will be three-eighths (3/8) inch diameter steel. Chains will be strongly fastened at each end to connect the tow vehicle and manufactured home and assure that in the event of a coupling failure the manufactured home will track behind the tow vehicle.07.Tow Vehicles. Tow vehicles for manufactured homes, modular buildings, and office trailers will comply with the following minimum requirements: Manufactured Homes and Office Trailers Width | Tire Width | Drive Axle Tire Rating | Min. Unladen Weight | Rear Axle Rating |
Over 8 feet to 10 feet | 7.00 inches | 6 Ply | 6,000# | None |
Over 10 feet to 12 feet | 8.00 inches | 8 Ply | 8,000# | 15,000# |
Over 12 feet | 8.25 inches | 10 Ply | 12,000# | 15,000# |
a. Brakes will be in compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations part 393.b. Rear axle will have a minimum of a single axle with dual mounted tires.c. Connection Device will be in compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, part 393.d. Must be able to maintain a minimum speed of twenty-five (25) mph.e. Operators of vehicles towing manufactured homes, modular buildings and office trailers over ten (10') feet wide at the base will have a class A or B Commercial Driver's License, as appropriate.f. When towing manufactured homes, modular buildings, or office trailers on their own axles will be limited to a maximum of sixty (60) miles per hour.08.Load Size. Manufactured home, modular building, or office trailer loads will be limited to the following dimensions:a. Length cannot exceed eighty (80') feet.b. Width at the base of building cannot exceed sixteen (16') feet.c. Eaves cannot exceed eighteen (18') feet.09.Hauling Equipment. Vehicles used to haul manufactured homes, modular buildings, and office trailers will be combinations designed to meet the requirements of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for vehicles engaged in interstate commerce. Such vehicles will be of structural capacity to safely accommodate the loading at all times.a. The unit will have stop lights, turn signals, and taillights that meet the requirements of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, part 393.10.Securing Loads. A minimum of four (4) steel, three fourths (3/4") inch diameter bolts will be used to directly connect the main support members of the modular building, manufactured home, or office trailer to the support frame of moving equipment. Two (2) bolts each will be located not less than twelve (12') feet from the forward and rear ends of the modular building, manufactured home or office trailer. Each of the four (4) bolts will be at least four (4') feet apart. Equivalent methods of fastening, such as chains or binders, may be used as alternatives.Idaho Admin. Code r. 39.03.01.314